My most anticipated exhibitions of 2022
Since my last article looked at my favourite exhibitions from 2021, I thought it would be nice to start the new year by introducing some exhibitions that I’m looking forward to in 2022. Visiting exhibitions last year really helped me return to a positive state of mind after being under restrictions for so long. They also helped me deal with some personal challenges towards the end of 2021. Whilst I wouldn’t quite describe 2022 as a return to normality (or the new normal) things are looking a lot better for the future and I really want to continue my museum adventures. I’ve listed four shows which I’m very excited to visit this year.
Beatrix Potter: Drawn to Nature — Victoria and Albert Museum, London
Opens: Saturday 12th February 2022
Price: £14
I feel like I’m part of some sort of V & A fan club with the amount of times I’ve written about them, but it’s a stunning museum which hosts some fantastic temporary exhibitions. Beatrix Potter: Drawn to Nature examines the work of the author through the lens of her life as a scientist and conservationist. It explores how this influenced her books and inspired her characters. I think this is quite a unique way of looking at her writing, and am anticipating it to be one of the most popular exhibitions of this year.
Surrealism Beyond Borders — Tate Modern, London
Thursday 24th February — Monday 29th August
Price: £18
I’m trying to contain my enthusiasm as I write about this exhibition. Whilst a lot of interest in Surrealism has been focused on Europe (including my own) this retrospective offers a chance for audiences to look beyond those borders. Looking at artists from Asia, North America, and Australia, this exhibition will explore Surrealism’s influence on an international scale.
The Tudors: Passion, Power & Politics — The Holburne Museum, Bath
Friday 28th January — Sunday 8th May
Price: Included with general entry.
Created in partnership with the National Portrait Gallery and the National Museums Liverpool, this exhibition examines some of the most famous portraits created in the Tudor Age. It explores the lives of the five Tudor Monarchs (Henry VII, Henry VIII, Edward VI, Mary I and Elizabeth I) as well as some of the courtiers who influenced the path of England’s most notorious dynasty.
Early Twentieth Century Women Filmmakers and Photographers in Scotland (Working Title) — City Art Centre, Edinburgh
Saturday 12th November 2022 — Sunday 12th March 2023
Price: Free Entry
If you fancy a visit up North, Edinburgh have some great exhibitions. The City Art Centre, is turning their focus inwards, looking at the influential photography and films of fourteen women working in Scotland during the early 20th Century. These women cover a broad range within their work, looking at both rural and city life as well as exploring a range of themes. For more information click here.
Moving forward into 2022
I’m sure I’ll be visiting these exhibitions and more over the next year and I hope to learn a lot from them and broaden my horizons.
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